Matchroom Boxing introduced its first 4 occasions for 2026 – two within the U.S. and two within the U.Ok. – that includes three title fights and a rematch. All 4 playing cards will stream dwell on DAZN.
The primary occasion takes place on January 24 at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the place West Covina’s Raymond Muratalla (23-0, 17 KOs) makes the primary protection of his IBF light-weight title towards Cuban Olympic gold medalist Andy Cruz (6-0, 3 KOs).
Up subsequent, on January 31 at Utilita Enviornment Newcastle, Bakhram Murtazaliev (23-0, 17 KOs) makes the primary protection of his IBF tremendous welterweight title towards British challenger Josh Kelly (17-1-1, 9 KOs).
An all-British rematch between two former champions continues the motion on February 21 at Motorpoint Enviornment Nottingham, as Leigh Wooden (28-4, 17 KOs) meets Josh Warrington (32-4-1, 8 KOs) at tremendous featherweight. Wooden stopped Warrington within the seventh spherical of their first combat in October 2023.
Two world titles are on the road on February 28 at Desert Diamond Enviornment in Glendale, Arizona, when Emanuel Navarrete (39-2-1, 32 KOs) meets Eduardo “Sugar” Nunez (29-1, 27 KOs) in an all-Mexican tremendous featherweight championship unification. Navarrete places his WBO title on the road, whereas Nunez brings his IBF belt to the ring.
‘Make Boxing Nice Once more’
“I advised you all we might be coming in sizzling – and that is proof that we’re standing on enterprise,” Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn mentioned. “By kicking off the brand new yr with a few of the greatest fights you will notice within the sport, we actually will ‘Make Boxing Nice Once more.’
“Andy Cruz lastly will get his shot to win his first world title, earlier than our newest new signing bids to turn into certainly one of Britain’s subsequent world champions. Then all eyes can be on two former kings – and absolute bitter enemies – in what can be a must-see rematch between two sensible warriors in Leigh Wooden and Josh Warrington. And Navarrete-Nunez is an all-out Mexican conflict that each combat fan wants. This guarantees to be one of many contests of the yr.”
“What’s even higher is that every one of those sensible occasions can be dwell and unique worldwide as a part of your subscription plan on the International Dwelling of Boxing, DAZN.”
The undercard bouts and ticket data are anticipated to be introduced shortly.
Muratalla vs Cruz
Date: Saturday, January 24
Venue: Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Major occasion: Raymond Muratalla (C) vs. Andy Cruz – IBF light-weight title
Murtazaliev vs Kelly
Date: Saturday, January 31
Venue: Utilita Enviornment Newcastle
Major occasion: Bakhram Murtazaliev (C) vs. Josh Kelly – IBF tremendous welterweight title
Wooden vs Warrington 2
Date: Saturday, February 21
Venue: Motorpoint Enviornment Nottingham
Major occasion: Leigh Wooden vs. Josh Warrington – tremendous featherweight
Navarrete vs Nunez
Date: Saturday, February 28
Venue: Desert Diamond Enviornment in Glendale, AZ
Major occasion: Emanuel Navarrete (C) vs. Eduardo Nunez (C) – tremendous featherweight, WBO and IBF titles on the road
Further occasions are anticipated to be added to the 2026 boxing schedule shortly.
